tige
Part of Speech: noun (feminine)
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A slender, elongated stem or shaft; in botany, the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; in mechanical contexts, the narrow central rod or shank of a tool, fastener, or structural component.
La tige de la rose était couverte de petites épines acérées.
The rose stem was covered in small sharp thorns.
Etymology
Derived from Old French tige, from Latin tībia (meaning 'pipe' or 'shinbone'), referencing the long, narrow shape of both a plant stem and a leg bone.
Memory Aid
Think of the 'tige' as the 'tiger's tail' — a long, slender central shaft that extends upward from the base of a plant or tool.
Quick answers
What does tige mean?
tige means: A slender, elongated stem or shaft; in botany, the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; in mechanical contexts, the narrow central rod or shank of a tool, fastener, or structural component.
How do you pronounce tige?
tige: /tiʒ/
How is tige used in a sentence?
La tige de la rose était couverte de petites épines acérées.